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815+ Occupational Therapist Jobs in California

Occupational Therapist positions in California with $70K-$95K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.

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815+ Occupational Therapist Jobs in California Available Now

These 608 roles pay ~$135k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Genesis Administrative Services logo

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Genesis Administrative Services

Lifepoint Health logo

Occupational Therapist (OT), PRN

Lifepoint Health

Reliant Rehabilitation logo

Occupational Therapist Senior Living

Reliant Rehabilitation

PIH Health logo

Occupational Therapist (OT), Home Heal

PIH HealthGreat Workplace

Occupational TherapistLa Mirada, CA
46-$75.04 per hour
5d ago
PIONEERS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT logo

Occupational Therapist

PIONEERS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT

Occupational TherapistEl Centro, CA
35.06-$53.64 per hour
5d ago
Ascend Rehab Services logo

School Based Occupational Therapist or COTA

Ascend Rehab Services

Ascend Rehab Services logo

School Based Occupational Therapist or COTA

Ascend Rehab Services

Eleutheria logo

Occupational Therapist

Eleutheria

Ascend Rehab Services logo

School Based Occupational Therapist or COTA

Ascend Rehab Services

PACS logo

Occupational Therapist (OTR)

PACS

Interstate Therapy Solutions logo

Occupational Therapist - Hospital Inpatient - Full-time

Interstate Therapy Solutions

Occupational TherapistValencia, CA
46 - $58 per hour
5d ago
Genesis Administrative Services logo

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Genesis Administrative Services

Genesis Administrative Services logo

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Genesis Administrative Services

Genesis Administrative Services logo

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Genesis Administrative Services

Vibra Healthcare logo

Occupational Therapist Full Time Inpatient Rehab

Vibra Healthcare

Occupational TherapistSan Bernardino, CA
48.95 - $63.32 per hour
5d ago
Genesis Administrative Services logo

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Genesis Administrative Services

Genesis Administrative Services logo

Occupational Therapist

Genesis Administrative Services

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How California Compares for Occupational Therapist Pay

California against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own occupational therapist postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$115k
Pay rank
#3 of 51
Work-life balance
5.7/10 · #21
Open listings
1637

Occupational Therapist roles in California advertise $20k above the $94k median across the 51 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $188k.

Occupational Therapist median pay and work-life-balance score, California compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs CAWLBListings
California (this page)$115k5.7/101637
District of Columbia#1$188k+$73k4.8/1028
Alaska#2$123k+$8k5.9/1022
Oregonborders$114k−$1k5.7/10280
Washington#5$113k−$2k5.6/10483
Nevadaborders$109k−$6k5.3/10132
West Virginia#7$104k−$11k4.7/1074
Arizonaborders$96k−$19k5.9/10492

“borders” = shares a border with California; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

California Jobs

815+ occupational therapist positions in California

Competitive Pay

Earn $70K-$95K with benefits

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Occupational Therapist Jobs in California: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance

California offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking occupational therapist jobs in california. With 815+ open positions and salaries ranging from $73K to $156K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Occupational Therapist Jobs in California on this page have an average score of 3/10. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Leading employers currently hiring for occupational therapist jobs in california include Genesis Administrative Services, Ascend Rehab Services, Interstate Therapy Solutions, Lifepoint Health, and more. Positions span occupational therapist jobs california. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for occupational therapist jobs in california, Sailor Health (score: 97.0/100), GLOBAL OUTREACH TELEREHABILITATION (score: 96.8/100), Talkiatry (score: 96.4/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.

According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $108K, trending up 2.0% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 2,857+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do occupational therapists earn in California?

Listed occupational therapists in California on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $73K to $156K per year, with a median near $96K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.

Are there remote or hybrid occupational therapists jobs available?

Some occupational therapists roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which occupational therapists jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every occupational therapist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring occupational therapists in California right now?

Employers currently hiring for occupational therapist roles include Genesis Administrative Services, Ascend Rehab Services, Interstate Therapy Solutions, Lifepoint Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many occupational therapist jobs in california are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 815+ occupational therapists positions in California listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.

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